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Pequot Lakes historical columnist Karen Bye shares her fond memories

The Vault

Did this cabin on Little Bemidji Lake once belong to Al Capone?

Rumors have circulated for 100 years that Capone was a Minnesota lake lover and friend to the owner of East Grand Forks "Whiteys" bar. But is it fact or fiction?

March 17, 2023 07:20 AM

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Danecdotes: This week in less-discussed history, Vol. VIII

A week marked by baseball, fireside chats and, of course, Irish saints

March 16, 2023 05:57 AM

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$9,000 and a V8 Hupmobile vanish after 1929 Pequot Lakes bank robbery

Here's how a robbery out of the movies tied Pequot Lakes to a crime syndicate in Minneapolis and St. Paul

March 11, 2023 07:57 AM

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Historical African American gave his name to Cass County landmark, township

George Bonga was an advocate for fur traders and Native Americans throughout Minnesota

February 24, 2023 07:57 AM

By Travis G. Grimler

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Updated information being collected for Pine River's 'Logsleds to Snowmobiles' second edition

Reprint of classic book expected for Pine River's 150th celebration this summer

February 23, 2023 05:57 AM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

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Guest Column: What's in a name?

George Angus Barclay founded Pine River in 1873

February 21, 2023 10:06 AM

By Pat Johnson

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Medals of honor, tree pruning and cake pops are focus of Pequot Lakes Community Education classes

Classes start Feb. 20

February 17, 2023 05:57 AM

The Vault

Two Minnesota teens killed by Japanese balloon bomb were among only civilians killed on US soil during WWII

Two loved ones of of those killed by the bomb in Oregon 1945 later married and were missionaries in Asia. Their daughter followed in their footsteps.

February 16, 2023 09:43 AM

By Jordan Shearer

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Applications open for sesquicentennial farm recognition

Deadline to apply to Minnesota Farm Bureau is March 6

February 13, 2023 05:57 AM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Columns

Grim's Tales: What's your Rivanna River?

Even Thomas Jefferson wasn't immune to feeling morose, but we can learn from him

February 05, 2023 07:57 AM

By Travis G. Grimler

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Registration open for Pine River's 150th Anniversary All School Reunion

Registrants support programming and get goodies and deals

February 04, 2023 04:57 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

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Independent insurance is perfect fit for Pine River

Three different owners shared the same, community centric vision

February 01, 2023 05:57 AM

By Travis G. Grimler